Afsana Restaurant in Temple Bar (Dublin).

hellomoto

The spouse and I called in here on spec having walked down from Parnell St in search of an Indian restaurant. The usual offerings were on the menu and it was slightly cheaper than another Indian a little further along. As someone who grew up eating curries made with authentic ingredients or Bolst's or Patak's products, I learned years ago not to expect much from so-called Indian restaurants in Ireland. (By the way, the staff in Afsana are Pakistani but no one seems to be worried by small matters such as national borders.) I had samosas to start, apparently made with filo pastry: tasty but oily. My lamb madras was enjoyable, as was the shared saag dansak. The spouse enjoyed his courses, too. The food was good, if not authentic, and the service was pleasant, but they have cut corners on the decor (a very cheap, corner-cutting finish that doesn't compete well with other eateries in the area). Good value, though: 2 starters, 3 mains and 2 beers each cost Eu59. We will go back but won't dress up.

Anyone else been here?


You guys should check it out if you're hungry and need some cheap semi-quality good food.

admiralofthefleet

not the nicest indian in town, i would rather lick my own arse and call it chocolate

Saadyst

Seems that it is pretty difficult to find a good authentic south-asian restaurant in Dublin (dunno about anywhere else in the country).

admiralofthefleet

Saadyst wrote: »

Seems that it is pretty difficult to find a good authentic south-asian restaurant in Dublin (dunno about anywhere else in the country).

tandoori bite on richmond street south is my favourite on the south inner city, ive tried loads and they arent half as good as it

has anyone tried the indian all you can eat beside jimmy chungs on eden quay?

daithijjj

Im a murgh tikka starter man myself and usually accompanied by a chicken biryani. Havent been in there but the prices seem ok. I usually get mine at 'Indie Spice' in swords. Having lived in birmingham for years i thought i had tasted some of the best indian food around (literally 100's of balti houses with a large indian population), but the stuff they serve up at 'indie spice' is the best ive had. And for the quality its very competitive. They do deals all the time, last time i was there it was a free bottle of a decent wine if the bill went over 40 euro.

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>> They also deliver (no, i dont work for them but il happily give them a plug, great service all round).

TheZohanS

Moved to Dublin City forum.

Wishbone Ash

hellomoto wrote: »

By the way, the staff in Afsana are Pakistani but no one seems to be worried by small matters such as national borders

The staff of most Indian restaurants seem to be from Pakistan, Nepal or Bangladesh!

hellomoto

Personally I suggest you guys to try Afsana Restaurant (http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&resnum=0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=afsana+restaurant&fb=1&gl=ie&hq=afsana+restaurant&hnear=Dublin,+Co.+Dublin+City&cid=13514672647615542593)

I've been in many different Indian restaurants, but out of many this is one of them that really stood out for me. The waiters and overall feeling you get when you enter makes you feel like home. Perhaps its that catchy repetitive music or maybe just me.

An overall rating from me,

8.5/10

brumindub

I think India Link in Beaumont is pretty descent but tbh, as another poster said, these restaurants don't even compare to authentic indian food! They are all westernised indian dishes.:)

spurious

For Indian/Pakistani, I'd still leave town and travel out to Kinara in Dollymount.
http://www.kinara.ie
I've never really found one I liked as much as Kinara.

hellomoto

spurious wrote: »

For Indian/Pakistani, I'd still leave town and travel out to Kinara in Dollymount.
http://www.kinara.ie
I've never really found one I liked as much as Kinara.

They're pretty expensive, I'm a cheap kinda guy (no really, I am). I'll check them out over the weekend and see how they taste.

hellomoto

Sorry for the double bump but just got back from Afsana a couple of minutes ago, I feel...quite fresh.

milly4ever

hellomoto wrote: »

T Good value, though: 2 starters, 3 mains and 2 beers each cost Eu59.

is that good value?!:eek:

hellomoto

milly4ever wrote: »

is that good value?!:eek:

Well seeing as the the big portions (all breast chickens same price as legs) that I got, pretty much.
If you went to any top class restaurant, that would probably be at-least 100+EU

milly4ever

hellomoto wrote: »

Well seeing as the the big portions (all breast chickens same price as legs) that I got, pretty much.
If you went to any top class restaurant, that would probably be at-least 100+EU

The place sounds good, i am just shocked by the prices! i go to an indian restaurant when i'm over in london and it's £30 for two people, never realised dublin would be so much more expensive. Comparing it to the other places you mentioned it's a lot better value though!

jdivision

Well the four beers probably cost E20, so probably E39 for the food?

anotherlostie

Am I the only one spotting a shill here?

lightening

milly4ever wrote: »

i go to an indian restaurant when i'm over in london and it's £30 for two people, never realised dublin would be so much more expensive

One of the huge advantages of past empirical misdemeanors. Cheap ethnic food. I was blown away by the Indian and Pakistan food in London and the value. Amazing. Kinara is stunning. Expensive but really good.

spurious

Kinara's early bird is 19.95 for a starter, main course, rice and naan and a dessert.
That's not expensive in most people's books.
Admittedly, it's a lot dearer a la carte and later in the evening.

Still nyommy though.

Wishbone Ash

anotherlostie wrote: »

Am I the only one spotting a shill here?

No - it was obvious from the first post!

WindSock

Most Indian restraunts & food are Pakistani, or so I am told.

+1 for Kinara & Indie Spice.

Also good are Okra Green in Howth & Kajjal in Malahide. (all Pakistani, and afaik owned by the same people as Kinara)

hellomoto

jdivision wrote: »

Well the four beers probably cost E20, so probably E39 for the food?

*each, and that was the total price.

jdivision

two beers each=four beers?

Freemasonry

Just came back from there, was delicious. I especially loved the prices, will definitely be back.

Freemasonry

Back from the place, once again.